Portfolio of Evidence 0% (pass/fail) (meets all LO’s)

Portfolio of evidence should include:
Evidence of meeting KSF competencies and National Occupational Standard using Steinaker and Bell’s experiential learning model. This will include competency framework document demonstrating achievement at internalisation level for all competencies. This must be verified by mentor. Other evidence will include testimonies of clinical practice, reflective diary, work products etc.). You must include and action plan that will relate to continuous professional development as an Assistant Practitioner

Viva Voca (weighted at 50%) Meets LO’s 1,2,3,4 and 7
30 minute viva voca incorporating portfolio of evidence.

A written assignment (weighted at 50%) Meets LO’s 5,6 and 7
A 2500 word reflective assignment relating to one of the KSF competencies. This will enable you to reflect upon the role, development and learning as a HCA/Assistant Practitioner

All elements of assessment must be passed to successfully complete the module

Formative Assessment
Reflective diary which will form basis of work based and classroom discussions
Group tutorials
Formative feedback/progress review from mentor
Seminar presentation to peers
Asynchronised discussions

This module will provide Health Care Assistants/Trainee Assistant Practitioners with the opportunity to demonstrate development and achievement of a range of work-based competencies that are linked to the Skills for Heath National Occupational Standards for Health and Social Care and Knowledge and Skills Framework. The aims of the module is to develop knowledge, skills and understanding that will prepare learners to make the transition from participation to internalisation level against the Steinaker and Bell experiential learning model.

Competency development
Continuing professional development
Personal development
Role modelling and enable others to learn and practice in a safe and effective manner
Clinical supervision
The emerging role of the Assistant Practitioner
Self-awareness
Individual learning styles
Reflection and reflective practice
Collaborative working with multidisciplinary team, service users and carers
Person centred care that explores values based approaches
Fundamentals of legal requirements including, confidentiality, record keeping, data protection.
Ethical practice including respect for diversity and challenging inequalities
Promoting patient safety
Public protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Non-discriminatory practice
Health promotion
Leadership theories and leadership
Venepuncture
NG insertion/care
Assisting in Medication Management – principles of safe administration to include legal and professional and specific roles responsibilities. Maintaining IV therapies and cannula care
Insertion of male and female catheterisation
Assessment & management of complex wounds

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
21 hours Interactive Lectures
15 hours Group Work and discussion
3 hours Individual tutorials
6 hours Group tutorials
27 hours Skills lab work

Guided Independent Study: (528 hours)
528 hours to be negotiated between the student and clinical practice mentor, using the WORLD Model (Channell, 2002) in order to achieve competencies
Preparation for assessment

Clinical Mentor

Brotherton, G., & Parker, S (2013) Your Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care. London, Sage.

Department of Health (2013) Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. Bristol. Skills for Health and Skills for Care

Doherty, L. and Lister, S. (2015) Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Procedures 7 9th Edition Oxford: Palgrave

Jasper, M., Rosser, M., Mooney, G. (2013) Professional development, Reflection and Decision-Making in Nursing and Health. Chichester. John Wiley and Sons. Macmillan

Enrolled onto the Fd Sc Acute Care
To be supported by the employer to undertake the Trainee Assistant Practitioner role

1. Critically reflect upon the knowledge, skills and values attained in achieving competences that enable practice as an assistant practitioner (Application, Reflection, Health Specific Option)

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the knowledge and skills required to work as an assistant practitioner level in your sphere of practice
(Application, Knowledge and Understanding, Health Specific Option)

3. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of psycho-social aspects influencing health and illness (Knowledge and Understanding)

4. Communicate effectively the relevant theoretical concepts underpinning holistic care and multidisciplinary working within your working environment (Communication,Knowledge and understanding, Problem Solving)

5. Reflect upon own role in delivery of safe and effective care which provides a balance between the evidence base practice and the patient choice (Learning, Problem Solving, Reflection)

6. Critically evaluate own working practices and develop strategies for improving care to service users within your working environment taking into account local, regional and national policies and guidelines (Application, Problem solving)

7. Reflect on own engagement in continuous professional development, showing an ability to self-development strategies and future development plans (Reflection)